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MontanaXVI · 10-15-2003, 11:34 AM

I am on a homebuild right now that I have had for about a year o so dual P3 ghz system and my case is less than spiffy I would say, it is an Antec case pretty plain jane right now with the 350 watt ps that came with it, this has worked fine but I am afraid that as I add a newer gfx card and others I will need a new ps, but my main concern is the noise and cooling err lack thereof with the current case. It has 2 fans one intake front and one exhaust rear, I am looking for something with a bit more cooling also something that ill help keep noise down after all it is a dual ghz which is noisy enough not to mention the extra cooling fans on the case I hope to be adding. the ps is not really an issue I can grab an enermax antec or something else it does not have to come with the case, any suggestions on a new case that wont break the budget?? Also it does not have to be a modded case but if a cheap one with nice fatures pops up that would be cool.

AxByC · 10-15-2003, 01:01 PM

heres a case from newegg, an antec SLK3700AMB. its only 75$ and comes with an antec ps. ive used this case on 2 systems ive built for people. its good and sturdy.

BurntToast · 10-16-2003, 07:40 PM

www.xoxide.com

Redjake · 10-16-2003, 07:51 PM

try xoxide.com or directron.com. Directron has a cubic asslode of cases to choose from. most of xoxide's are fancy.

Dilbert1234567 · 10-17-2003, 01:26 AM

if you have the money go with a aluminium magnisium aloy, its strong and light, but pricy.

soccerchamp76 · 10-17-2003, 06:26 AM

Go for a thermaltake. They usually have 7 fans and are aluminum. A little expensive but worth it.

Liquor Dealer · 10-17-2003, 12:10 PM

ANTEC PERFORMANCE PLUS Model# PLUS660AMG (METALIC GRAY) w/ ANTEC ATX12V TRUEPOWER 330W P4 READY POWER SUPPLY - RETAIL
Special features include the TruePower power supply , front USB/Firewire ports, washable air filter on the front, & quick-release drive bays with release lever.
Specifications:
Material: 1.0mm SECC
Drive Bays: External 3 X 5.25" - 2 X 3.5" Internal 3 X 3.5"
System Board: Standard ATX / Pentium 4
Expansion Slot: 7 Slots
USB/IO: 2 Front USB port, 1 Front IEEE 1394 (Firewire) port
Standard Fan(s): 1 X 80mm (rear)
Optional Fan(s): 2 X 80mm (front)
Dimensions: 18.6" (L) X 8.1" (W) X 17.25"

This is a great case and it's on sale for $ 92 + $10 Shipping and Newegg service (like delivery yesterday almost)

10-15-2003, 11:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
MontanaXVI Junkie Location: Go A's!!!!	suggestions on a case I am on a homebuild right now that I have had for about a year o so dual P3 ghz system and my case is less than spiffy I would say, it is an Antec case pretty plain jane right now with the 350 watt ps that came with it, this has worked fine but I am afraid that as I add a newer gfx card and others I will need a new ps, but my main concern is the noise and cooling err lack thereof with the current case. It has 2 fans one intake front and one exhaust rear, I am looking for something with a bit more cooling also something that ill help keep noise down after all it is a dual ghz which is noisy enough not to mention the extra cooling fans on the case I hope to be adding. the ps is not really an issue I can grab an enermax antec or something else it does not have to come with the case, any suggestions on a new case that wont break the budget?? Also it does not have to be a modded case but if a cheap one with nice fatures pops up that would be cool. __________________ Spank you very much

10-15-2003, 01:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
AxByC Insane	heres a case from newegg, an antec SLK3700AMB. its only 75$ and comes with an antec ps. ive used this case on 2 systems ive built for people. its good and sturdy. __________________ Not all drugs are good. Some of them are great. -Bill Hicks

10-16-2003, 07:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
BurntToast Here, yet not all there. Location: Franklinville, NJ	www.xoxide.com __________________ The taint. Conveniently located between the snack bar and the dumpster.

10-17-2003, 01:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
Dilbert1234567 Devils Cabana Boy Location: Central Coast CA	if you have the money go with a aluminium magnisium aloy, its strong and light, but pricy. __________________ Donate Blood! "Love is not finding the perfect person, but learning to see an imperfect person perfectly." -Sam Keen

10-17-2003, 06:26 AM	#6 (permalink)
soccerchamp76 Go Cardinals Location: St. Louis/Cincinnati	Go for a thermaltake. They usually have 7 fans and are aluminum. A little expensive but worth it. __________________ Brian Griffin: Ah, if my memory serves me, this is the physics department. Chris Griffin: That would explain all the gravity.

10-16-2003, 07:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
Redjake I'm a family man - I run a family business. Location: Wilson, NC	try xoxide.com or directron.com. Directron has a cubic asslode of cases to choose from. most of xoxide's are fancy.

10-17-2003, 12:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
Liquor Dealer Super Agitator Location: Just SW of Nowhere!!! In the good old US of A	ANTEC PERFORMANCE PLUS Model# PLUS660AMG (METALIC GRAY) w/ ANTEC ATX12V TRUEPOWER 330W P4 READY POWER SUPPLY - RETAIL Special features include the TruePower power supply , front USB/Firewire ports, washable air filter on the front, & quick-release drive bays with release lever. Specifications: Material: 1.0mm SECC Drive Bays: External 3 X 5.25" - 2 X 3.5" Internal 3 X 3.5" System Board: Standard ATX / Pentium 4 Expansion Slot: 7 Slots USB/IO: 2 Front USB port, 1 Front IEEE 1394 (Firewire) port Standard Fan(s): 1 X 80mm (rear) Optional Fan(s): 2 X 80mm (front) Dimensions: 18.6" (L) X 8.1" (W) X 17.25" This is a great case and it's on sale for $ 92 + $10 Shipping and Newegg service (like delivery yesterday almost) __________________ Life isn't always a bowl of cherries, sometimes it's more like a jar of Jalapenos --- what you say or do today might burn your ass tomorrow!!!